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PHILIPSBURG-- The voting period for CPA has officially been opened as of today, October 29. Voting can be done via www.shta.com. Please click below to view further details: Voting period is now open
Crystal Pineapple Awards 2013 voting open now
The Crystal Pineapple Awards has officially opened its voting period.
SMN News — Count down to Crystal Pineapple Awards
PHILIPSBURG:--- Excitement is building as nominations are coming in for the 8th Annual Crystal Pineapple Awards. We want to make sure that your candidate gets nominated, as nominations will be coming to a close on Monday October 21st, 2013. This is the ONLY event on...
Today Newspaper–“No need for integrity audit” SHTA sees room for direct improvement
GREAT BAY – The St. Maarten Hospitality and Trade Association (SHTA) is cognizant of the issues surrounding the discussion about the execution of an integrity audit. “But we are concerned that the real issue is being lost in the debate,” the association stated in a...
SHTA: Integrity audit not necessary to improve transparency, accountability
PHILIPSBURG--The St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association SHTA thinks that an integrity audit is not necessary to improve transparency and accountability, and is of the opinion that "the real issue is being lost in the debate." Please click below to view the...
Rotary Club brainstorms on raising tourism awareness
PHILIPSBURG--A recent brainstorming session by the members of Rotary Club of St. Maarten has resulted in club members identifying ways to support and guide the execution of Rotary's next community project: Tourism awareness in the community of St. Maarten. Please...
The Daily Herald — Comittee releases schedule for St. Maarten Day activities
The Daily Herald — Comittee releases schedule for St. Maarten Day activities" target="_blank">Philipsburg-- A cultural manifestation, parade of uniformed services , cultural parade and a fireworks display are among the many activities that will be held on November 11,...
The Daily Herald — “Committee releases schedule for St. Maarten Day activities”
“PHILIPSBURG -- A cultural manifestation, parade of uniformed services, cultural parade and a fireworks display are among the many activities that will be held on November 11, in celebration of St. Maarten/ St. Martin Day. ” Click below to view the complete story: The...
The Today Newspaper — Thank you by GB
GB ENergy-Texaco thanks the St. Maarten Chamber of Commerce, St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association and its members for their support and participation to the first GB Energy-Texaco conference: Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems. Click here to see...
Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino to host the 2013 Crystal Pineapple Awards
St. Maarten, October 8, 2013 - The St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association is excited to announce that the Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino will be the host of the 2013 Crystal Pineapple Awards. Year after year, the Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino has been...
The Daily Herald – Occupational health, environment, and safety dissected at workshop
CAY HILL -- A cross section of the business community was provided with information on the importance of occupational health, safety and environment at a seminar on the subject at Belair Community Centre on Thursday. The event was a collaborative effort of the St....
Today Newspaper- SHTA endorses DigiKidZ program
GREAT BAY -- The St. Maarten Hospitality and Trade Association (SHTA) met on Tuesday August 24 with José Sommers and Erwin Wolthuis, President and Vice-President of the Foresee Foundation regarding the Digikidz@St.Maarten project; a comprehensive ICT project for...
Let the Nominations begin
The 8th Annual SHTA Crystal Pineapple Awards Fundraiser is officially opening its nominations period. Businesses and the general public are invited to submit their nominations. As with the previous years, the criteria for each category and the nomination procedures...
Crystal Pineapple Awards to be held on November 22, 2013
The 8th Annual SHTA Crystal Pineapple Awards will be held on Friday, November 22, 2013, when the association will once again be gathering the "Who's Who" of the hospitality, tourism and trade industry and community of St. Maarten. This event has been established by...
$10 for $20 Worth of Healthy Cupcakes, Cookies, and Coffee
Health-minded cupcakes and other treats made with natural and organic ingredients with half the calories and sugar of traditional recipes
The Daily Herald — “Fish increases recorded at Man or War Shoal”
"The first ecological assessment conducted on the Man of War Shoal Marine Park since it was establishment almost 3 years ago shows that there has been a 10 - 20 percent increase in the fish population." Click below in order to view the complete story: The Daily Herald...
The Daily Herald- SHTA reiterates need for Electoral Council
St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association (SHTA) on Wednesday stresses the urgency for having the Electoral Council (EC) functional as soon as possible. Please click below to view the full story: The Daily Herald — “SHTA reiterates need for Electoral...
The Daily Herald- Stakeholders in agreement with draft bridge opening time manual
On Wednesday, September 4th, the representatives of the St. Maarten Marine Trade Association (SMMTA), the Princess Juliana International Airport and the Simpson Bay Lagoon Authority Cooperation (SLAC) met at the SLAC offices in Simpson Bay to further discuss a new...